LE WEEK-END- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Returning to Paris long after their honeymoon there, a British couple hopes to rediscover the magical feelings of their early years together. There, they meet an old friend whose perspectives on love and marriage help them recover what was lost.”
3/14/14- Good reviews from critics– audiences so-so. TRDB.
4/7/14– I enjoyed this ultimately sad movie about people’s relationships with their spouses. TRDB.
Add comment March 15th, 2014
THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Between the world wars, Gustave H, the concierge at a prestigious European hotel, takes a bellboy named Zero as a trusted protégé. Meanwhile, the upscale guests are involved in an art theft and a dispute over a vast family fortune.”
3/7/14- Good reviews all around. TRDB.
4/13/14- A fun over-the-top comedy with relevance to the history of the times. TRDB.
Add comment March 11th, 2014
BETHLEHEM- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “An informant for Israel’s Shin Bet intelligence service, Palestinian Sanfur is torn when his brother becomes an agency target. His tragic choice is complicated by his relationship with Razi, the boss, mentor and father figure who hired him as a teen.”
3/10/14- Very good reviews in general. The NY Times liked it also. TRDB.
3/10/14- I saw this today and liked it very much– just a few too many characters. Definitely worth seeing. TRDB.
Add comment March 10th, 2014
RUN & JUMP- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Struggling to support her family after her husband, Conor, is fundamentally changed by a stroke, Vanetia accepts a grant from a brain researcher named Ted. As Ted studies Conor, he and Vanetia form an unexpected bond.”
1/24/14- A very good review in today’s NY Times and from most other critics as well. TRDB.
1/31/14- Despite the sadness of the basic topic I liked this movie very much. Comcast On-Demand. TRDB.
Add comment January 26th, 2014
THE JEWISH CARDINAL- 2013. Synopsis by IMDB. “The Jewish Cardinal tells the amazing true story of Jean-Marie Lustiger; the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants; who maintained his cultural identity as a Jew even after converting to Catholicism at a young age; and later joining the priesthood.”
1/24/14- I liked this movie very much and highly recommend it. TRDB.
4/11/14- A very good review in today’s NY Times. Others are OK. TRDB.
Add comment January 25th, 2014
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Ryota (Masaharu Fukuyama) is a successful Tokyo architect who works long hours to provide for his wife, Midori (Machiko Ono) and six-year-old son, Keita. But when a blood test reveals Keita and another baby were switched at birth, two very different families are thrown together and forced to make a difficult decision while Ryota confronts his own issues of responsibility and what it means to be a father. LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON extends the Japanese cinema tradition of familial exploration to deliver a gentle and moving story of personal redemption that playfully navigates its way through the drama.”
1/17/14– An excellent review in today’s NY Times and from others as well. TRDB.
3/12/14- An superb portrayal of what “family” means. Wonderful acting by all and definitely a must-see.” TRDB.
Add comment January 17th, 2014
GLORIA- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “A middle-aged divorcée looking to fill the void in her life sees an opportunity for a permanent relationship when she meets a charming former naval officer. But baggage from the past may derail their romance.”
1/24/14- Great reviews in general and also from the NY Times in today’s review. TRDB.
3/26/14- Wonderful acting by the leading lady and an interesting story make this Chilean movie definitely worth seeing. TRDB.
Add comment January 5th, 2014
THE ROCKET- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Determined to disprove the common belief that he brings bad luck to everyone around him, outcast Laotian boy Ahlo builds a giant rocket with the intention of participating in the lucrative but dangerous competition at a rocket festival.”
1/5/14- Universally great reviews. TRDB.
3/30/14- A very good movie that was really like a fable about an optimistic child and what he can accomplish using his wits and leftover war materials. TRDB. At the Theater.
Add comment January 5th, 2014
HER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this sci-fi romantic comedy starring Joaquin Phoenix, love comes to a lonely young writer in the sleekest of packages when he finds himself falling for the advanced operating system he purchased to run his life.”
12/18/13- Great review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
1/12/14- One of the most creative movies I’ve seen in a while, this film is definitely worth seeing but I have trouble actually recommending it. It did stimulate a lot of discussion. TRDB.
Add comment December 19th, 2013
THE WOLF OF WALL STREET- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Martin Scorcese’s high-rolling Wall Street drama is based on the memoirs of stockbroker Jordan Belfort, whose giddy career — involving audacious scams and confrontations with the FBI and other agencies — ended in federal prison.”
12/15/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
12/27/13- The NY Times liked this very much. TRDB.
12/29/13- Similar to American Hustle that I saw last week, this movie was way over the top and I enjoyed it. DiCaprio was great. TRDB.
Add comment December 15th, 2013